Local and Personal Happenings WE PRINT THE NEWS WHILE IT IS NEWS *1 E. F. Morearty, Lawyer, 700 Peter %r"** building, Jackson 3841 or liar 2156 t Ix>uis La Cour, a student at th. gK, f F Stale university, is spending the holi %!_ days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs $ | Joseph lx» Cour, 2421 Maple street. ® James G. Pegg who is attending * school in Chicago arrived home Sat • urday to spend his vacation with hit B), mother, Mrs. J. G. Pegg. ASK YOUR MERCHANT OB THOSE FROM WHOM YOU BUY WHY HE DOES NOT ADVER TISE IN YOUR NEWSPAPER. Ledrue C. Galloway, a freshman at K§ the Iowa State University, Iowa City, is home for the holidays with his par R First-Cl as* Modern Furatehed lUoau -l»i Me. With St. Web. 4TM. Hra L. M. Bastiey Erwin. Ernest A. Banks whose recovery from his operation for acute a-pen dicitis over a month ago has been quite slow, hopes to be able to be out within a few days. Miss Edith Osborne, a teacher in the Kansas City schools, has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. D. V. Gor don, 2863 Miami street, for the Christ mas holidays. R Remit for your paper, please! Harold Jones of Lincoln, enroute to his home in Lawrence, Kane., for Christmas, was the guest of Worth ington L. Williams Sunday and Mon day, leaving Monday night for his & home. If A Midnight Dunce, New Year’s Eve. Dreamland Hull.—Adv. Miss Frances I). Gordon entertained at breakfast at her home, 2416 Binney street, early Christmas morning after the midnight service. Mrs. James W. Headley who has been quite seriously ill at her home, 919 North Twentieth street, is report ed somewhat better. First Dance of the New Year. New Year's Night. Dreamland Hall.—Adv. Mrs. Hazel Nix entertained Mrs. S. A. Steele of Minneapolis, Minn., at dinner Sunday afternoon. William A. Matthews and children of Missouri Valley spent Saturday in O.naha on a shopping expedition re turning home Saturday night. Mr. Matthews i« a successful dairyman do ing a large business at Missouri Val ley. Mr. John Ixicoflta of St. Paul, Minn., and Mrs. Narcissa Wright of Minne apolis, brother and grandmother of Mrs. Drew Hnrrold, 2530 Patrick ave , nue, arrived Wednesday morning to | he her guest until New Years. A Midnight Dance New Year’s Eve al Dreamland Hull.—Adv. Mr. and Mrs. E. Lewis and Mr. and Mrs. Scott were guests of Mr. and A Mrs. Rosamond Parker, 1109 North R Twenty-second street at breakfast Christmas morning. Mrs. Austen W. Serrant and little daughter, Oleatha, accompanied by her niece, Miss Gladys E. Brown, left Monday to spend Christmas with rela tives In Chicago. First Dance of the New Year, New Year’s Night at Dreamland Hall.— Adv. The Misses Farol Lee and Erma Browne of Lincoln, Neb., are the guests of their aunt, Mrs. John South. A Midnight Dance New Y'ear's Eve ut Dreamland Hall.—Adv. Mr. Fred Banks of Peoria, 111., is spending the Christmas holidays with his sisters, Mesdames H. J. Pinkett and G. D. Gordon and his son Master Freddie, who has been making his home here with Mr. and Mrs. Ptnkett. Miss Audrea M. Truhart returned front Lincoln where she is attending the University Friday to spend the holidays with her parents. Mrs. L. J- Gordon and Miss lone Pinkett of Beatrice, Neb., Bistar and niece of H. J. Pinkett, are the guest* of Mr. and Mrs. Pinkett, 2118 North Twenty-fifth street during the holi days. 11 First Dance of the New Year New Year’s night at Dreamland Hall.— Adv. Mrs. H. J. Pinkett entertained at a v dancing party Thursday night at bet home complimentary to her niece. Miss lone Pinkett of Beatrice, Neb . The younger set had a most delight ful evening. Miss Lutle M. Bryant entertained at her home, 2209 North Twenty-eightt avenue, Christmas night in honor o! her mother’s seventy-seventh birthdaj anniversary. Several friends extend ed their congratulations to Mri Knight, wishing her many happy re turns of the day. She was the reel pient of several gifts. 3 ) NORTH SIDE BRANCH 22nd and Grant Streets EDNA M. STRATTON, Executive Sec’y Dinner Rargain Dinner, Thursday, January 4, from 4 to 9 p. m. Only 39 cents. Come and enjoy a good meal. Rendering Service Service has been the keynote of this happy season and right royally have the girls of the North Side Branch entered into it. The girls of the grade schools made gifts for the poor children and helped fill the baskets which were distributed. The High School oirls also made gifts which gladdened many. On Sunday after noon they went to tho Old Folks Home and presented a delightful program of Christmas carols and recitations which these aged shut ins thoroughly enjoyed. The girls were happy in bringing happiness to others. Social Hour Sunday afternoon from 4 to 5 will be the regular monthly get-together service at the Centre. The Oirl Re serves will have charge of the pro gram. They will present a delightful Christman play entitled "The Christ mas Onest". The usual social hour will be held from 5 to 6. Come! You are welcome! LINCOLN NEWS AND COMMENT FOR RENT Two large rooms, light and gas, 313 South lltli St. Light housekeeping, $18.00. Other privileges to right par ties. Inquire W. R. Alexander, 2220 O St., Phone B 3741. Mrs. B. K. Mosby is reported much improved from recent illness. Mrs. Mary Morgan of East Moline, Illinois, is visiting her brother, Mr. B. K. Mosby, here. Mrs. Fanny Young was called to Omaha last week on business. Mrs. May Morris is reported im proving in health at this time. Mr. Guy Wiley spent Christmas day with friends at Omaha. Mrs. Ida B. Smith is spending the holidays with kin at Manhattan, Kan. Mrs. Speaker of Kansas City, Kan., visited her sister, Mrs. Cora Wilson, here, then left to spend the holidays with friends at Chicago. Kev. Joseph Burt, formerly of Hast ings and Norfolk, has accepted the pastorate of the Morning Star Baptist Church here, and is on the field. Mr. D. Parker, an old Boldier for merly of Lincoln, died at the Soldiers’ Home at Milford last Sunday, and was buried in the Old Soldiers’ plat ther^ on Monday. Services were conducted at the sev eral churches last Sunday by their pastors, who preached excellent ser mons to their congregations. The Sunday Schools and Aid Societies were nicely attended. The building of the A. M. E. parosn age is progressing nicely. The churches of the city held spe cial services Christmas morning and iwore nicely attended. The choir of the A. M. E. Church rendered a cantata by candle light, beginning at 5:45 a m. It is said the rendition of the affair by participants was most interesting. Rev. H. W. Botts held services at 6 a. m. and preached a fine sermon to his folks. Subject, “Child Jesus.’’ Many little hearts were made glad by the many presents received from dif ferent sources. The several churches will hold watch meetings next Monday night. Remit for your papers in the New Year. Wishing you otie and all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Yours, W. W. MOSLEY. CARD of thanks Omaha, Nebr., Dec. 24, 1923. I desire to express my heartfelt thanks to my many friends for their sympathy and kindness to me during the illness of my husband who de parted this life December 15. Es pecially do X thank Princess Oziel Chapter No. 69, O. E. 8. MRS. MABEL HARDISON. The Mesdames Jasper E. Brown and , Austin W. Serrant are spending tin holidays with relatives in Chicago. Ethel Marie, Infant daughter of Mr . and Mrs. 8. A. Steele of Minneapolis ■ Minn., was baptised at the Church o ■ St. Philip the Deacon Sunday morn tag. CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT ST. PHILIP’S CHI RCH The services Christmas Day were well attended. They began with the midnight Mass or celebration of the Holy Communion at midnight Christ mas Eve. The church was beautifully decorated and the brilliantly lighted altar presented an impressive sight. The music was simple. There was a low celebration at 8 a. m., and matins and choral eucliarist with brief ser mon at 11. The children’s festival and tree was held in the Guild room Thursday night. PEAT, THE RESTAURANT KING _ I Peat, the Restaurant King, did some-1 thing that was never done before in Omaha by his race. He gave his help and many friends a free Xmas din ner. Everything was up to date. The 1 City Lunch hasn’t been closed before in nearly three years night or day. I It was hard to get a key to open the door sit 10 p. m. that night. City Lunch and Peat’s Lunch Room.—Adv. I'OK RENT—Furnished room, suitable for man and wife or single man. Tel. WEbster 6834. Mr. J. F. Smith who some six weeks ago was called to New York by the serious illness of his father returned home Wednesday morning leaving his father who i3 well advanced in years } much better. Mr. Smith also visited his wife and daughter who are the guests of Mrs. Smith’s mother in Bal timore, Md. Mrs. Anna Singletoa and her son Millard F. returned Christmas morn ing from Los Angeles, Cal., where they have been living for the past two years. They are stopping with Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Goff, Mrs. Single ton’s parents. COAL lllinoi* Lump .... $1.50 Lion Lump .... $9-00 Colorado Lump .... $9.75 Screenings.$5.90 LION COAL CO. WEbster 2605 | 0. K. Beauty Shop | | Nannie R. Snowden, Prop. *j* l l | FACIAL, SCALP TREAT- i { MENT & HAIR DRESSING -j: t _ S Hair Goods Made to Order $ % —— 4 jl* 1154 North 20th Street 4 Phone WEbster 6194 X t A* Get the Latest Red Hot Hits By BESSIE SMITH “I’m Going Back to My Used to Be” “Far Away Blues’* “St. Louis Gal” “Sam Jones Blues” “Papa, Don’t You Mean Your Mama No Good?” “If Mama Quits Papa What Will Papa Do?” By George Williams and Bessie Brown “Experienced Blues” “Sad’n Lonely Blues” By Alberta Hunter Rialto Music Shop 1416 Douglas Street 24th and N Streets ' BBBB " . V I II IM I THE NEW WASHINGTON MARKET 1201 North 24th Street WEbster 6338 JUST A FEW MORE SATURDAY SPECIALS Our Opening Day turned out to be such a success, and being that we were a little late in announcing our Grand Opening, a lot of our customers were not given the oppor tunity to do their shopping here, therefore we will give them the benefit of our bargains Saturday, December 29th. Don’t forget we handle a full line of COUNTRY PRO DUCTS, brought in to us every day direct from the country. We also dress poultry while you wait FREE OF CHARGE. FREE DELIVERY anywhere in the city, just call WEbster 6338 and see how carefully and promptly we deliver. SATURDAY SPECIALS Lean Pork Chops, Special, per lb.15c Fresh Chitterlings, 3 pounds for._.25c Round Steak, per pound.15c Pork Shoulder, per pound.10c Special Lean Sugar Cured Bacon, per pound....15c Fresh Made Hamburger, per pound.....10c Pure Home Made Pork Sausage, 2 lbs. for.25c Pure Lard, per pound......15c Fresh Country Butter, brought in fresh direct from the country daily, per pound._...42c Strictly Fresh Eggs, per dozen...30c Hams, per pound..11 Fresh Rabbits, each.. 25c Live Springs, Hens, Ducks—Dressed FREE, while you wait—Per pound __. 18c Live River Fish—Carp, Buffalo, Perch—Per pound.15c Cane Sugar, per pound___ _10c Yellow Yam Sweet Potatoes, 4 lbs. for.23c Genuine Red River Ohio Potatoes, per peck.25c Solid Heads Cabbage, per pound.... -2%c Tall Can Milk.10c Tall Can Corn_ 10c Sweet Sunkist Oranges, per dozen. 25c Large Grape Fruit, 8 for_ 25c Fancy Jonathan Apples, per peck.....60c Butter-Nut Coffee, can for.. 39c WE WISH ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A PROSPEROUS I AND HAPPY NEW YEAR New Year’s Greetings From the following progressive business houses j Our Wish to You j | i PROSPERITY ) • -| r\^“\ /1 | ADVANCEMENT } 1 11 I y/4 J HAPPINESS I 111 Ay “ 1 I I j I I | The Omaha National Bank | KisaHBEflHBiBgiBwnawwiBiiaDairaMiaiB^ ;«<«;ws,'M«ia:iwMMwMawais!^KTaBiaiaia;»]KiBi5«aii«wi»i«ii«i«n«i»n»iimmimHiaB||»»amm«nnimtnn».«u.ii.u>i»nn«ig i i % We wish to extend many thanks to our patrons and ;; | friends for their patronage and wish them A HAPPY AND | PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. i :: ¥ « i T V ^ - « T < V 4 ll « i| Peoples Drug Store '< • 24th and Erskine Streets WEbster 6323 i 1 fr^X^~X~XK~X*X^XK~X^K~X~X^~X~X~XK~X~X-